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Risk Assessment Description:

This formwork and shuttering safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps site supervisors, operatives and engineers confirm that temporary works are designed, erected, used and removed safely on construction sites.

It covers all key areas required by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and HSE temporary works guidance, including design approval, loading limits, stability, access, lifting, PPE, collective safety measures and make‑safe procedures.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start checks – confirm design, permits and competence before erecting formwork.
  • In‑process inspections – monitor loading, bracing, access and environmental conditions during use.
  • Completion sign‑off – verify concrete strength, safe stripping and site tidy‑up.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before work continues or before removal.

The checklist also supports compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), ensuring that lifting gear and tools used with formwork meet legal standards.

How to use: tick Yes, No or N/A for each question; any No response must be resolved before work proceeds or before removal, and record actions taken.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your project, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; HSE temporary works guidance; Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER); Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

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Checks covered in this Formwork and Shuttering Pre-Start, In-Process and Completion Checks checklist

This Formwork and Shuttering Pre-Start, In-Process and Completion Checks safety checklist template covers 35 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

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1Has a temporary works design approved by a competent designer been signed off?
2Is the relevant construction phase plan and method statement for formwork in place?
3Are the required permits (e.g., excavation or loading) obtained and displayed?
4Is the design load calculation for the formwork documented and verified?
5Are operatives trained and competent in formwork erection and stripping?
6Is a qualified supervisor present during erection and removal?
7Are workers fit for the physical demands of handling formwork?
8Is the ground or supporting surface level, compacted and suitable for the formwork loads?
9Is access to the formwork area clear of obstructions and safe for personnel?
10Is the weather forecast suitable, with no risk of high winds or heavy rain affecting stability?
11Are loads on the formwork within the designed limit and not exceeded?
12Is the formwork adequately braced and tied to prevent collapse?
13Are falling object hazards controlled with exclusion zones or netting?
14Is there a safe means of egress for workers on or near the formwork?
15Are lifting equipment (cranes, hoists) inspected and certified for the loads being lifted?
16Is the concrete mix approved and does it meet the required strength before stripping?
17Are any chemicals like release agents stored and used safely?
18Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE (hard hats, safety footwear, gloves, high‑visibility clothing)?
19Is respiratory protection used where dust or chemicals are present?
20Is a final inspection sign‑off completed confirming the area is safe after formwork removal?
21Is signage and barricading in place to keep unauthorised persons away?
22Is first‑aid equipment readily accessible near the formwork area?
23Is an emergency rescue plan for a collapse in place and communicated?
24Are welfare facilities such as water and toilets available for workers on site?
25Has the formwork been stripped only after concrete has achieved the specified strength?
26Is the stripped formwork inspected for damage before reuse?
27Are all loose materials cleared and the area left tidy?
28Are temporary supports removed and the site reinstated safely?
29Are all formwork panels, beams and ties inspected for cracks, deformation or damage before erection?
30Are props, shores and vertical supports inspected for integrity and correctly positioned according to design?
31Are formwork ties, clamps and anchors in good condition and correctly tensioned?
32Is a current risk assessment for the formwork and shuttering activity reviewed and signed off?
33Is the formwork stripping sequence documented and being followed as per the method statement?
34Is a design risk assessment for formwork collapse and load‑out performed by a competent engineer?
35Are edge protection and guardrails installed to protect workers from falls around the formwork?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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